Career: Part 5
I moved to Seattle in October of 2007 and started to look for jobs. I knew there was a vibrant, local film community in Seattle but I needed financial stability and health coverage and a retirement savings. I was 35 and hadn't yet had those things and I really wanted them.
Within a short amount of time, I had three interviews: Vulcan Productions, UW Washington and ZAAZ. I remember it being an exciting time and was thrilled to have actual job interviews. I really wanted the Vulcan Projections job, but it was ZAAZ that hired me.
In January 2008, I started as an associate Project Manager at ZAAZ - a digital interactive agency. I'll never forget the day I signed my contract where it listed my salary. I was overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement. One of my first purchases was a travel suitcase from REI and 10 years later, I still have it.
Over the next eight years I worked at three different digital companies: ZAAZ, POSSIBLE and Blink. I managed the launch of websites and social campaigns, as well as research and interactive design projects for companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Hewlett-Packard, MOEN, MasterCard, PR Newswire and others. I loved the people I worked with, I was always learning something new and often had the motivation and energy to do other creative projects outside of work.
During this time, my personal life had finally come together. I was financially independent. I met my husband. I had two beautiful children. I don't write these sentences lightly. These were dreams that became a reality for me and everyday I am thankful.
ZAAZ 2008